Tastes like a dark secret that suddenly comes to mind but you swallow it back just in time.

The story of the Gosling's Rum dates back to 1806 when James Gosling, who was sent out to the sea by his father, heading towards Virginia, with 10.000 pounds Sterling worth of wines and spirits. After 91 days the charter on the ship Mercury ran out and James had to settle on Bermuda, where he opened a wine and spirits shop.

James Gosling returned to England in 1824 to open a shop with his brother Ambrose, a shop the Goslings maintain to this day. Their first Rum was produced decades later, in 1863, called the Black Seal – Rum that is synonymous with Bermuda, where it's produced. Today, the 7th generation Goslings lead the family business, in Bermuda, and are the largest exporter of any Bermuda made product, as well as the only company that blends and bottles on said island.

This ultra high proof Rum is not for the weak hearted. If you want to feel more like a pirate then an investment in this Bermuda Rum would go a long way to getting you there. Just don’t drink neat, that might get you there too fast and mean you can’t remember much of the experience after. This Rum has the signature sweetness of most Rum and is not over powered by the alcohol content. There is also a herbal dullness in the mix that makes for a smooth and easy-going mouth-feel.

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The Flavour Spiral™ shows the most common flavours that you'll taste in Gosling's Black Seal 151 Proof and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.

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Smartass Corner

Rum (usually) comes from molasses; the sweet and syrupy residue left behind after sugar crystals are extracted from sugar cane juice. Molasses is over 50% sugar, but it also contains significant amounts of minerals and other trace elements, which can contribute to the final flavour.

It's a lot people. Very strong, and it's not something I would probably drink on its own. I bought it as a floater for Zombies, and it works great for that.

Scott,
Apr 26, 2018

I am not adept at the terminology but the scent of this is really nice, it is not too strong or alcoholy which is saying something about a 151. I didn't try any straight but it is fantastic mixed in oj and cranberry! Would recommend!

Michael,
Mar 7, 2018

Very strong and I don’t call it smooth.

Scott,
Feb 2, 2018

Smooth, tasty. It's not a stand alone drink due to the high proof, but great mixed into other drinks.

Nicholas,
Jan 13, 2018

Much like its lower proof brother (sister?), but with a little more alcohol bite and a little less syrupy feeling. I don't think it mixes quite as well.

Byron,
Nov 17, 2017

Surprisingly sippable for an inexpensive bottle. I always keep one on hand for mixed drinks like Dark & Stormys and Egg Nogs

Oliver,
Apr 9, 2017

Dark, dark, rich

Joseph,
Jan 22, 2017

It has a very strong flavor . Ito a good for making mix drinks.

Paul,
Oct 7, 2016

Strong, bites all the way down, but mixes good when making a tropical tea drink.

Erik,
Jul 29, 2016

Tastes like burning, and I like it

William,
Jul 27, 2016

Wonderful flavor served with a bit of ice or cola by the pool. Extremely smooth for the price.

Michael,
Feb 11, 2016

Delicious with a small splash of Coke, or cut with ice. To drink this stuff straight will cause the fire alarms in your neighborhood to go off!!

Pat,
Sep 11, 2015

Super smooth, and a flavor that you'll dream about over and over again. It's really hard to believe that something this good can come at such a great price.